Rides
Slovenia is fast gaining a reputation as one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations, with the breath-taking Lake Bled and fairy-tale capital Ljubljana among its highlights.
Requirements
| Carnet de Passage | no requirements |
| Insurance | UK issued Green Card |
| International driving permit | not required |
| Travel Visa | no requirements, 90 days within a 180 day period |
Riding in Slovenia
You need understandable documents.
As a tip, it is to laminate all of your key documents or otherwise waterproof them. It is also highly recommended to scan all your original documents and email them to an easily accessible email address.
It is also worth printing off the Constat Amiable D’accident Automobile, which is used across numerous and other countries (the downloadable one on our website has English as well as French).
Documents for riding in Slovenia
- A valid, full UK driving licence (you must also be 18 or over)
- Your motor insurance certificate
- The V5 registration document for your own car or the hire car paperwork for a rental
Do I need a GB or UK sticker for riding in Slovenia?
Since 28th September 2021, the distinguishing mark (or national identifier) displayed on vehicles registered in the United Kingdom that are driven abroad has changed from GB to UK.
This means that vehicles registered in the UK must display the letters “UK” when driven in Slovenia.
The identifier can be incorporated in vehicle number plates (along with the Union Flag) or as a separate sticker.
Riding in Slovenia packing checklist
Aside from the documents above, there are some legally-required items you must bring with you to ride in Slovenia.
Unless your headlights can be adjusted, it’s a legal requirement to carry headlamp converters (stickers for your headlights when driving on the right, so your lights don’t dazzle motorists coming the other way).
A warning triangle is also compulsory to carry in vehicles in case of a breakdown.
It’s also recommended to have:
- Spare bulbs for your car’s external lights
- A fire extinguisher
- A first-aid kit
- A reflective jacket
Rules of the road in Slovenia
If you’re caught committing a motoring offence while driving through Slovenia, the police can issue an on-the-spot fine of up to €1,200
In Slovenia, you drive on the right and overtake on the left. Vehicles from the right and emergency vehicles have priority
You must not indicate when entering a roundabout but should do so when leaving one
Horns should not be used in built-up areas, except to warn of imminent danger or if the vehicle is transporting someone in need of urgent medical attention
If you’re involved in any sort of collision, you must notify the police and get an accident report for insurance purposes
To use Slovenian motorways, you’ll need to display a vignette as proof of payment
The legal drink-drive limit in Slovenia is 0.05%. For novice drivers or those under the age of 21, there’s a zero-tolerance policy. Police can carry out roadside tests randomly or if they suspect you of being over the limit
Slovenian speed limits
The speed limit is 50km/h in built-up areas, 90-110km/h on open roads and 130km/h on motorways. There is also an increasing number of areas where the speed is limited to 30 km/h – these are indicated by the sign ‘Zone 30’
Radar detection equipment isn’t banned, but if it interferes with police radar signals, you could be fined €400
Maps
Slovenia Map: Adventure Map £15.54
Please note, this page was correct when written in February 2025.
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